Mr Heffernan also asked Magistrate David Heilpern to amend the wording of two charges.

The manslaughter charge was amended to include the words "did unlawfully kill Kayla Whitton" by Mr Heilpern.

The operating an aircraft recklessly charge was amended to include "did operate VH-HOG being reckless as to whether the manner of operation could endanger a person, namely David Whitton".

Ms O'Shannessy told the court charges of flying an aircraft below 500 feet and operating an aircraft recklessly endangering the life of a person would be listed as backup charges to be considered during sentencing.

Mr Crumpton waived his right to a committal hearing in the District Court.

Mr Heilpern adjourned Mr Crumpton's matters until a date in May at Lismore District Court.